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California Lighthouse

Northern Aruba, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
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Type: Lighthouses
Activities: Walking
Description: One of Aruba's most famous landmarks, the California lighthouse is known for its spectacular views of the island.
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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Stopped at the lighthouse on a full island jeep tour. Was disappointed that a.) you can't go in and b.) it is in a state of decay. Was a nice stop on the tour but not anything special imo

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East Islip, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

A nice panoramic view, but the run down ol' closed lighthouse itself would not have been worth the trip.

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See 5 more reviews by beachpebbles47 for Palm - Eagle Beach
Danville, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

Not much to say, its a lighthouse. If you have seen one before don't waste your time. I understand that there is a pretty good restruant there but we didn't visit it.

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See 2 more reviews by Tom P for Palm - Eagle Beach
Roswell GA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

We had a very good breakfast sandwich there that was so large we shared. And what a wonderful view!!

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NewEngland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

We stopped here for a photo opt and the views were amazing. Unfortunately the lighthouse was closed but it was still great to see.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

a tourist visit but does have a story, has a fab restaurant, not that we used it except for the loo, but it would have been fab to have eaten there as the view, comfort and just gorgeous surroundings would have been difficult to leave for a while! also a natural coconut stall, where they chop them for you to... More

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connecticut
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

The directions from anywhere are very good. The road is easy to drive with great views along the way. The lighthouse up close needs some TLC.

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See 6 more reviews by carribbeanmic for Palm - Eagle Beach
Saint-Raphaël, Quebec, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

This is I believe the best location for sunset, and a nice view over all the hotels. Restaurant have great service and ggod price, if you want to have a romantic meal this is the place

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Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

The lighthouse itself was closed and we could not go up there. But even the view from the bottom is quite good once the lighthouse is located in high ground and Aruba has not that many hills. There`s a restaurant there also but as I have not eaten there I cannot say anything about the food.

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See 7 more reviews by Marco T for Palm - Eagle Beach
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013 via mobile

I may have been a bit spoiled by seeing a bunch of lighthouses in Maine(USofA) shortly before this one, but not much to see with this one. As my wife and I came to aruba we heard it was a must see. Peeling paint and it was closed to enter were a bummer. Restaurant adjacent to it was good though.... More

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